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Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 39-1449246

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Nov 15, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.MICHAELFIELDS.ORG
PO Box 990East Troy, WI 53120

(262) 642-3303

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

31st percentile

-4.3%

Higher net margin than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$50,169

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.5% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

55th percentile

6.4%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

179%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,282,725

Up $197,510 (+6.4%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$2,918,299

Up $62,931 (+2.2%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$364,426

Up $134,579 (+59%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue63rd percentileNet Margin31st percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,016,151

Up $1,293,495 (+179%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$2,103,511

Up $583,206 (+38%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$87,360

Up $710,289 (+89%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,122,056Liabilities 2010: $715,604Net Assets 2010: $1,406,4522010Assets 2011: $2,039,893Liabilities 2011: $550,260Net Assets 2011: $1,489,6332011Assets 2012: $2,143,416Liabilities 2012: $501,608Net Assets 2012: $1,641,8082012Assets 2013: $3,638,261Liabilities 2013: $454,126Net Assets 2013: $3,184,1352013Assets 2014: $3,752,792Liabilities 2014: $550,970Net Assets 2014: $3,201,8222014Assets 2015: $3,554,607Liabilities 2015: $372,671Net Assets 2015: $3,181,9362015Assets 2016: $5,379,332Liabilities 2016: $358,582Net Assets 2016: $5,020,7502016Assets 2017: $5,155,479Liabilities 2017: $317,318Net Assets 2017: $4,838,1612017Assets 2018: $5,168,897Liabilities 2018: $330,895Net Assets 2018: $4,838,0022018Assets 2019: $4,318,093Liabilities 2019: $294,102Net Assets 2019: $4,023,9912019Assets 2020: $4,206,459Liabilities 2020: $373,328Net Assets 2020: $3,833,1312020Assets 2021: $3,705,477Liabilities 2021: $118,012Net Assets 2021: $3,587,4652021Assets 2022: $3,085,215Liabilities 2022: $229,847Net Assets 2022: $2,855,3682022Assets 2023: $3,282,725Liabilities 2023: $364,426Net Assets 2023: $2,918,2992023Assets 2024: $3,483,758Liabilities 2024: $478,305Net Assets 2024: $3,005,4532024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$3,282,725
Liabilities$364,426
Net Assets$2,918,299
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,018,5822010Expenses 2011: $1,080,7092011Expenses 2012: $1,012,4722012Revenue 2013: $2,591,151Expenses 2013: $1,048,824Net Income 2013: $1,542,3272013Revenue 2014: $1,054,693Expenses 2014: $1,037,006Net Income 2014: $17,6872014Revenue 2015: $1,032,041Expenses 2015: $1,051,927Net Income 2015: -$19,8862015Revenue 2016: $2,967,551Expenses 2016: $1,128,737Net Income 2016: $1,838,8142016Revenue 2017: $850,855Expenses 2017: $1,024,964Net Income 2017: -$174,1092017Revenue 2018: $1,012,881Expenses 2018: $1,013,040Net Income 2018: -$1592018Revenue 2019: $199,318Expenses 2019: $1,013,329Net Income 2019: -$814,0112019Revenue 2020: $771,922Expenses 2020: $962,782Net Income 2020: -$190,8602020Revenue 2021: $1,047,953Expenses 2021: $1,293,619Net Income 2021: -$245,6662021Revenue 2022: $722,656Expenses 2022: $1,520,305Net Income 2022: -$797,6492022Revenue 2023: $2,016,151Expenses 2023: $2,103,511Net Income 2023: -$87,3602023Revenue 2024: $2,533,841Expenses 2024: $2,461,248Net Income 2024: $72,5932024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$2,016,151
Expenses$2,103,511
Net Income-$87,360
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Nov 15, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$2,305,031
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

NONE

Promote sustainable agriculture through research, education, and advocacy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,525,440$1,508,240▼ $17,200
Pledges and Grants Receivable$405,205$1,032,565▲ $627,360
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$800,376$649,966▼ $150,410
Accounts Receivable$48,901$20,578▼ $28,323
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$9,440$0▼ $9,440
Investments Other Securities$10,616$7,327▼ $3,289
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$173,016$6,090▼ $166,926
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$16,506$2,513▼ $13,993
Total Assets$3,085,215$3,282,725▲ $197,510
Other Assets Total$95,715$55,446▼ $40,269
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$132,832$311,681▲ $178,849
Other Liabilities$93,015$52,745▼ $40,270
Deferred Revenue$4,000$0▼ $4,000
Total Liabilities$229,847$364,426▲ $134,579
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,821,563$2,762,325▼ $59,238
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$33,805$155,974▲ $122,169
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,855,368$2,918,299▲ $62,931
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,085,215$3,282,725▲ $197,510

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$1,434,677-$1,434,677
Equipment$34,925$297,024$331,949
Other Land Buildings$38,638$143,885$182,523

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2023$810,992-▲ $101,417$250,000$657,293
2022$647,402$200,176▼ $36,009-$810,992
2021$355,122$411,549▲ $731$120,000$647,402
2020$565,773-▲ $1,214$211,865$355,122
2019$18,595$1,162,301▲ $2,877$618,000$565,773
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Perry BrownExecutive Director (thru September)PT$50,169$50,169
Ryan MartinExecutive Director (from October)FT$15,833$15,833

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Gregg SanfordPresident
James SyburgVice President/treasurer
John HallDirector
Jose FrancoDirector
Una VanduvalDirector
Alyssa HartmanSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,830,670
Program Service Revenue
$147,149
Investment Income
$32,042
Other Revenue
$6,290
All Other Contributions
$170,922
Change in Net Assets
$-87,360

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,016,503
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-352
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$64,266
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-352
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,080,769
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,016,151
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$718,084
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$707,372
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$678,055
Total Fundraising Expense$3,107
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$605,135--$605,135
Other Salaries and Wages$480,929$51,817$1,709$534,455
Fees for Services Other$224,707$17,729-$242,436
Fees for Services Accounting-$117,438-$117,438
Grants to Domestic Individuals$72,920--$72,920
Occupancy$19,883$49,578-$69,461
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$59,392$6,399$211$66,002
Travel$48,869$1,497$193$50,559
Payroll Taxes$43,956$4,736$156$48,848
Office Expenses$39,323$7,505$30$46,858
Other Employee Benefits$40,499$4,364$144$45,007
Depreciation Depletion$22,604$360-$22,964
Information Technology$2,179$17,526-$19,705
All Other Expenses$15,476$2,508-$17,984
Insurance$8,240$9,258-$17,498
Conferences and Meetings$15,152$540$59$15,751
Pension Plan Contributions$11,752$1,266$42$13,060
Advertising$8,096$1,921$563$10,580
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$5,116-$5,116
Other Expenses$2,720$1,219-$3,939
Total Functional Expenses$1,799,627$300,777$3,107$2,103,511

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,103,511
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,098,747
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,098,395
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$5,116
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$352
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Uw MadisonMadison, WIState of WisconsinGeneral Support$149,946
Renewing the CountrysideHammond, MN501(c)(3)General Support$114,758
Wisconsin Farmers Union FoundationChippewa Falls, WI501(c)(3)General Support$98,239
Global Philanthrophy PartnershipChicago, IL501(c)(3)General Support$70,766
Uw Madison Center for Integrated Agricultural SystemsMadison, WIState of WisconsinGeneral Support$41,000
Neighborhood Food SolutionsFitchburg, WI501(c)(3)General Support$33,190
Western Wisconsin Conservation CouncilHager, WI501(c)(3)General Support$19,487
Motherland Gardens Community ProjectSpringfield, IL501(c)(3)General Support$18,601
MarbleseedSpring Valley, WI501(c)(3)General Support$17,430
Groundswell Conservancy IncMadison, WI501(c)(3)General Support$17,050
Uw Madison Accounting ServicesMadison, WIState of WisconsinGeneral Support$8,000
Uw-stevens PointStevens Point, WIState of WisconsinGeneral Support$8,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liabilities$52,745
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The prepared form 990 is reviewed and approved by the governing body before the return is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The members of the governing body annually complete a conflict of interest statement. The governing body reviews any potential conflicts of interest and any person with a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in the governing body's deliberations and decisions in the transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“A review of the executive director's compensation is conducted by independent members of the governing body and experts in the personnel field. The compensation arrangements are approved by the members of the governing body and the deliberations and decisions about the compensation arrangement documented in the minutes of the meetings of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The institute makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public on request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
EIN
39-1449246
Phone
2626423303
Address
PO BOX 990, EAST TROY, WI 53120

Signing Officer

Name
Ryan Martin
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2626423303
Signed
2024-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ryan Martin
Formed
1983
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
12
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
2921 LANDMARK PLACE SUITE 300, MADISON, WI 53713-3074
Preparer
Jason Stephens CPA
Phone
6082744020
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“Michael fields agricultural institute, inc.'s endowment consists of an individual fund established for operating reserve purposes.”

PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Investment management fees reported on form 990, part ix, line 11f -5,116.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Rental expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 6b -352.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Rental expenses reported on form 990, part viii, line 6b 352.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0MICHAEL FIELDS AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH PROGRAM CONSISTS OF TWO FULL-TIME AGRICULTURAL SCIENTISTS AND ONE FULL-TIME TECHNICIAN, AND OPERATES WITH A MISSION OF ADVANCING AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR ALTERNATIVE CROPS; I.E., ANYTHING BUT CORN AND SOYBEANS. ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF OTHER CROPS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE EXTENSION OF CROP ROTATIONS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST REGION, MEETING THE GOALS OF DIVERSIFYING THE AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPE, INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY AND SOIL HEALTH ON WORKING LANDS, FOSTERING INCREASED WILDLIFE, INSECT, AND MICROBIAL BIODIVERSITY ON OUR WORKING LANDS, AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES PROVISION TO MIDWESTERN COMMUNITIES, SUCH AS ENHANCED WATER QUALITY AND SOIL CONSERVATION. BOTH GRANT-FUNDED AND FARM ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES THAT SERVE AS INNOVATION PLATFORMS AND OUTREACH/DEMONSTRATION SITES FOR MIDWESTERN FARMERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, MAKE UP THE PROGRAM. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE RESEARCH TRIALS, THE RESEARCH PROGRAM ALSO FEATURES AN ORGANIC FLOUR ENTERPRISE WHERE FOOD-GRADE VARIETIES OF RYE, WHEAT, AND OATS ARE PLANTED ON OUR RESEARCH FARM AS TRAINING SITES FOR FARMERS INTERESTED IN FOOD-GRADE SMALL GRAIN PRODUCTION. GROWERS ARE TRAINED IN ALL ASPECTS OF FOOD GRADE GRAIN PRODUCTION, INCLUDING ESTABLISHMENT, WEED AND FERTILITY MANAGEMENT, HARVESTING, POST-HARVEST HANDLING, AND PROCESSING. OUR HARVESTED ORGANIC GRAINS ARE USED TO DEMONSTRATE SEED CLEANING AND MILLING PROCESSES, AND TO EDUCATE STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY ABOUT HOW FLOUR IS PRODUCED, AND THE NUTRITIONAL IMPLICATIONS OF DIFFERENT PROCESSING TECHNIQUES. MFAI RESEARCHERS ALSO PERFORM FIELD SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR AREA FARMERS WITH OUR EQUIPMENT FLEET, INCLUDING TILLAGE, PLANTING, AND HARVESTING, UPON REQUEST.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0AMONG MFAI'S PUBLIC POLICY ACTIVITIES, WE EDUCATED FARMERS AND OTHERS ABOUT THE FARM BILL POLICY PROCESS, GIVING FOUR TALKS ABOUT THE FARM BILL; COORDINATED UPLANDS WATERSHED GROUP IN SW WI, HOLDING 2 IN-PERSON MEETINGS AND 2 FIELD DAYS ON ORGANIC GRAIN FARM SYSTEMS AND PASTURE MANAGEMENT. CONDUCTED WORKSHOPS ON GRANT-WRITING AND USING FEDERAL & STATE PROGRAMS; DISTRIBUTED OUR GUIDE TO FEDERAL PROGRAMS SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE; PROVIDED FREE GRANTS ADVISING TO MORE THAN 40 FARMERS AND OTHER POTENTIAL GRANT APPLICANTS; CONVENED A NATIONAL GROUP TO ASSESS SOCIETAL BENEFITS FROM SOIL HEALTH PRACTICES, HELPED GUIDE THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF A FIVE-YEAR SOIL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE PROJECT (NOW CALLED THE SOIL HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT (SHARE)); ADDED A GROUP TO THE MIDWEST FARMERS OF COLOR SOIL HEALTH NETWORK SUPPORTING 6 BIPOC-LED GROUPS THAT HELP BEGINNING BIPOC FARMERS USE SOIL HEALTH PRACTICES IN STARTING FARMING ENTERPRISES; CONTINUED OUR COVER CROPS CITIZEN SCIENCE RESEARCH COLLABORATION IN WISCONSIN; LAUNCHED THE MILWAUKEE URBAN AGRICULTURE NETWORK; MONITORED AND SUPPORTED SUCCESSFUL WI STARTUP OF A PROGRAM WE HAD HELPED CREATE TO INCREASE COVER CROPS ADOPTION; LED FUNDING CAMPAIGN FOR FEDERAL GRAZING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, WORKED WITH USDA ON ITS IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORTED OUTREACH ON THAT PROGRAM; PARTICIPATED IN GRASSLAND PROJECT INCLUDING COORDINATING A "LEARNING HUB" WITHIN SW WI WITH WHICH WE CREATED PROGRAMMING TO ENLIST LENDERS IN GRAZING OUTREACH AND HELPED SUPPORT PROGRAMMING TO INCREASE MEAT PROCESSING IN SW WISCONSIN; ADVANCED FARM BILL PROVISIONS THAT SUPPORT MANAGED GRAZING, COVER CROPS, RACIAL EQUITY, AND IMPROVED CONSERVATION, COVER CROPS, AND CREDIT POLICIES; CO-CHAIRED CONSERVATION COMMITTEE ON GOVERNING BODY OF FEDERAL COALITION SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE POLICY; CO-LED STEERING COMMITTEE FOR NATIONAL COALITION ON SOIL HEATH POLICY; CHAIRED NC-SARE'S HERO AWARDS PROGRAM; COLLABORATED TO DEVELOP NEW STRUCTURES TO INCREASE PRIVATE & PUBLIC FUNDS SUPPORTING REGENERATIVE FARMING PRACTICES; DEVELOPED POSSIBILITIES FOR THE WI DNR TO USE ITS CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND FOR NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION PREVENTION; ORGANIZED WI COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING GRAZING; INVESTIGATED VARIOUS ISSUES RELATED TO THE SOCIETAL BENEFITS OF SOIL HEALTH, INCLUDING PERENNIAL SYSTEMS AND WHAT NON-USDA FEDERAL AGENCIES COULD DO TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOIL HEALTH; PRESENTED RESULTS FROM FOCUS GROUP RESEARCH CONDUCTED IN 2022 IDENTIFYING DRIVERS AND CONSTRAINTS TO ADOPTION OF DIVERSE PERENNIAL SYSTEMS; ADVOCATED FOR A STATE BILL TO SUPPORT FARMERS' TRANSITION TO MANAGED GRAZING SYSTEMS; AND SUPPORTED WORK TO ADVANCE PROPERTY ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY (PACE) FUNDING'S BEING APPLIED TO AGROFORESTRY AND GRAZING PRACTICES IN WISCONSIN.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0THE INSTITUTE'S FARMING SYSTEMS ACTIVITIES INCLUDED VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS, COVER CROP & SMALL GRAINS FIELD DAYS. FARM AND RESEARCH FIELD DAYS TOOK PLACE AS PART OF THE INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH AND POLICY PROGRAM WORK. TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS AND SOLUTIONS TO ENABLE PRODUCTION OF HEALTHY FOOD WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF CHEMICALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS, WHILE MAXIMIZING THE QUALITY OF FOOD PRODUCTS AND RURAL LIVELIHOODS IS KEY INFORMATION MFAI INCORPORATES IN DISCUSSIONS. INCLUDED IN THE RESEARCH PROGRAM IS WORK FOR THE CCROP PROJECT, WHERE WARM-SEASON ANNUAL COVER CROP SPECIES AND MIXES WERE FORMALLY TRIALED ON MFAI RESEARCH GROUND. FOUR COVER CROP SPECIES AND SEVERAL COMBINATIONS OF SPECIES WERE PLANTED AND EVALUATED FOR BIOMASS PRODUCTION, FORAGE QUALITY, AND SOIL HEALTH IMPACTS, AND COMPARED WITH A NO SUMMER COVER (SUMMER FALLOW), IN THREE REPS OVER 2 YEARS. THE COVER CROP YEAR WAS FOLLOWED BY WHEAT IN ROTATION TO ASSESS CARRYOVER ROTATION EFFECTS OF SUMMER COVER CROPPING. FIELD WORK AND DATA COLLECTION HAS BEEN COMPLETED, AND RESULTS WILL BE COMPILED INTO A GROWER OUTREACH DOCUMENT AND A PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLE. THE RESEARCH PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A KERNZA-CAP FUNDED PROJECT EVALUATING DIFFERENT FERTILIZER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR KERNZA, A NEW PERENNIAL GRAIN CROP. THE KERNZA WORK ALSO INCLUDES A VARIETY TRIALS. KERNZA WAS ESTABLISHED IN FALL 2021, WITH 26 TREATMENTS TOTAL BEING EVALUATED IN 8 REPLICATES. THIS WORK IS PART OF A NATIONWIDE COLLABORATION WITH OVER 20 DIFFERENT INSTITUTIONS AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 2026.
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,282,725
Liabilities
$364,426
Net assets
$2,918,299
Revenue
$2,016,151
Expenses
$2,103,511
Net income
-$87,360
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.48$0.48$3.01$2.53$2.46$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.28$0.36$2.92$2.02$2.10$0.09
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.09$0.23$2.86$0.72$1.52$0.80
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.71$0.12$3.59$1.05$1.29$0.25
2020Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$4.21$0.37$3.83$0.77$0.96$0.19
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.32$0.29$4.02$0.20$1.01$0.81
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.17$0.33$4.84$1.01$1.01$0.00
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.16$0.32$4.84$0.85$1.02$0.17
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.38$0.36$5.02$2.97$1.13$1.84
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.55$0.37$3.18$1.03$1.05$0.02
2014XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.75$0.55$3.20$1.05$1.04$0.02
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.64$0.45$3.18$2.59$1.05$1.54
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.14$0.50$1.64$1.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.04$0.55$1.49$1.08
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.12$0.72$1.41$1.02